Friday, January 1, 2010

The blogosphere is awash with "Best of 2009" lists, so I've decided to review my 2009 reading in a slightly different way. These aren't necessarily books that were published in 2009, just books that were read by me in 2009.

Quite truthfully the worst book I have read this year.I know it has received many accolades; I know people love it.With many books like that, I can honestly say “I see why people like it.”I don’t see it with this one.Bland characters who all speak with the same voice, contrived plot (even for me, a diehard fantasy reader), bad dialogue.Huge disappointment.

I’ve seen this one in the running for many people’s Newbery picks, but it just doesn’t have the kid appeal it should have.Then again, the Newbery committee isn’t really known for picking books that kids like.

Taylor sure can write, and unlike other readers, I think the third and longest story is the strongest.I’m so glad this was nominated for the National Book Award, because I never would have read it otherwise.The artwork (consisting of mostly grays and reds) is incredible and the cover is one of the best of the year.A beautiful package all around.

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